-Master all Kihon (basics)
-Ido Geiko (moving basics): Zenkutsu-dachi
-Taikyoku Sono 1~2, Sokugi Taikyoku Sono 1
-Yakusoku Kumite: Zenkutsu-dachi technique exchange
-Jiyu Kumite: 30 sec x a few
-Kentate (fist pushups) & Squats x 20, Hand-stand 20 sec or walking, Chin-ups 3
-Legs open & head to the floor
-Nidan geri (jump kick) to your height
-Minimum Tenure: 3 months (48 hrs)
-Written Exam (13yr & older)
Orange to Orange Stripe
-Improved kihon (basics) skills
-Ido Geiko (moving basics): Kokutsu-dachi
-Taikyoku Sono 3
-Yakusoku Kumite: Zenkutsu & Kokutsu dachi technique exchange
-Jiyu Kumite: 30 sec x a few
-Kentate & Squats x 30, Hand-stand 30 sec or walking, Chin-ups 5
-Legs open & head to the floor
-Nidan geri (jump kick) to 10cm higher than your height
-Tenure: 3 months (48 hrs) after receiving current rank
-Written Exam (13yr & older)
Orange Stripe to Blue
-Improved kihon (basics)
-Ido Geiko (moving basics): Zenkutsu & Kokutsu w/additional pattern
-Sokugi Taikyoku Sono 2 & 3
-Yakusoku Kumite: Zenkutsu & Kokutsu dachi technique exchange
-Jiyu Kumite: 30 sec x a few
-Kentate & Squats x 30, Hand-stand 30 sec or walking, Chin-ups 5
-Legs open & head to the floor
-Nidan geri (jump kick) to 10cm higher than your height
-Tenure: 3 months (48 hrs) after receiving current rank
-Written Exam (13yr & older)
Blue to Blue Stripe
-Improved kihon (basics)
-Ido Geiko (moving basics): Kokutsu-dachi Shuto Mawashi Uke, Enkei Gyaku-zuki, Sanchin-ido, Kiba-kosa ido (Mae & Ushiro kosa)
-Pinan Sono 1
-Yakusoku Kumite: Kumite-dachi uke-kaeshi
-Jiyu Kumite: 1 min x a few
-Kentate & Squats x 40, Hand-stand 40 sec or walking, Chin-ups 8
-Flexibility: Legs open, Chest touches floor
-Nidan geri (jump kick): 15cm higher than your height
-Tenure: 3 months (48 hrs) after receiving current rank
-Written Exam (13yr & older)
Blue Stripe to Yellow
-Improved kihon (basics)
-Ido Geiko (moving basics): Kokutsu-dachi Shuto Mawashi Uke, Enkei Gyaku-zuki, Sanchin-ido, Kiba-kosa ido (Mae & Ushiro kosa)
-Pinan Sono 2, Sanchin
-Yakusoku Kumite: Kumite-dachi uke-kaeshi
-Jiyu Kumite: 1 min x a few
-Kentate & Squats x 40, Hand-stand 40 sec or walking, Chin-ups 8
-Flexibility: Legs open, Chest touches floor
-Nidan geri (jump kick): 15cm higher than your height
-Tenure: 3 months (48 hrs) after receiving current rank
-Written Exam (13yr & older)
Yellow to Yellow Stripe
-Improved kihon (basics)
-Ido Geiko: 45° Kiba Dachi ido & Kaiten ido (Spinning): Kiba Dachi + Kaiten Tettsui
-Pinan Sono 3, Yantsu
-Yakusoku Kumite: Kumite-dachi uke-kaeshi
-Jiyu Kumite: 1 min x 3
-Kentate & Squats x 50, Hand-stand 50 sec or walking, Chin-ups 10
-Flexibility: Legs open, Chest touches floor
-Nidan geri (jump kick): 20cm higher than your height
-Tenure: 3 months (48 hrs) after receiving current rank
-Written Exam (13yr & older)
-Must have participation in events (Tournament, Demo, Seminar etc..)
Yellow Stripe to Green
-Improved kihon (basics)
-Ido Geiko: 45° Kiba Dachi ido & Kaiten ido (Spinning): Kiba Dachi + Kaiten Tettsui
-Pinan Sono 4, Tsuki no Kata
-Yakusoku Kumite: Kumite-dachi uke-kaeshi
-Jiyu Kumite: 1 min x 3
-Kentate & Squats x 50, Hand-stand 50 sec or walking, Chin-ups 10
-Flexibility: Legs open, Chest touches floor
-Nidan geri (jump kick): 20cm higher than your height
-Tenure: 3 months (48 hrs) after receiving current rank
-Written Exam (13yr & older)
-Must have participation in events (Tournament, Demo, Seminar etc..)
Green to Green Stripe
-Improved kihon (basics)
-Ido Geiko: Basic step work in Kumite No Kamae: Okuri Ashi, Fumi Ashi, Kosa, Oiashi (Sagari)
-Pinan Sono 5, Gekisai Sono 1
-Yakusoku Kumite: Kumite-dachi uke-kaeshi, step work
-Jiyu Kumite: 1 min x 5
-Kentate & Squats x 60, Hand-stand 60 sec or walking, Chin-ups 12
-Flexibility: Legs open, Chest touches floor
-Nidan geri (jump kick): 30cm higher than your height
-Tenure: 6 months (96 hrs) after receiving current rank
-Written Exam (13yr & older)
-Must have participation in IKO official events (USWC, IKO Seminar, IFT etc..)
- Assist for warm-up and kihon leading in class
Green Stripe to Brown
-Improved kihon (basics)
-Ido Geiko: Basic step work in Kumite No Kamae: Okuri Ashi, Fumi Ashi, Kosa, Oiashi (Sagari)
-Gekisai sono 2, Tekki Sono 1, Taikyoku Ura all 3
-Kentate & Squats x 60, Hand-stand 60 sec or walking, Chin-ups 12
-Yakusoku Kumite: Kumite-dachi uke-kaeshi, step work
-Jiyu Kumite: 1 min x 5
-Flexibility: Legs open, Chest touches floor
-Nidan geri (jump kick): 30cm higher than your height
-Tenure: 6 months (96 hrs) after receiving current rank
-Written Exam: Mandatory for any age
-Must have participation in IKO official events (USWC, IKO Seminar, IFT etc..)
-Must be able to recite Dojo Kun, capable to lead warm up & kihon in class
Brown to Brown Stripe
-Improved kihon (basics)
-Ido Geiko: Kumite No Kamae Step work moving in various angles
-Tekki Sono 2, Gekisai Sono 3
-Yakusoku Kumite: Kumite-dachi uke-kaeshi, step work
-Jiyu Kumite: 1 min x 10
-Kentate & Squats x 100, Hand-stand 90 sec or walking, Chin-ups 15
-Flexibility: Legs open, Chest touches floor
-Nidan geri (jump kick): 30cm higher than your height (Tobi Ushiro Geri or Tobi Ushiro Mawashi Geri, right & left).
-Tenure: 6 months (96 hrs) after receiving current rank
-Written Exam: Mandatory for any age
-Must have participation in IKO official events (USWC, IKO Seminar, IFT etc..)
-Must be able to recite Dojo Kun, capable to lead warm up & kihon in class
Brown Stripe to Black Belt
-Be a master of kihon
-Ido Geiko: Kumite No Kamae Step work moving in various angles
-Saifa, All Pinan Ura
-Yakusoku Kumite: Kumite-dachi uke-kaeshi, step work
-Jiyu Kumite: 1 min x 10 against black/brown belts
-Goshin Jitsu (Self-Defense) Basic Movements
-Kentate & Squats x 100, Hand-stand 90 sec or walking, Chin-ups 15
-Flexibility / Jump kick: Same as prior test with better execution.
-Tameshiwari (Board Breaking): IKO Tournament Rule Standard
-Minimum Tenure: 6 months (96 hrs) after receiving current rank
-Written Exam
-Must be able to recite Dojo Kun, capable to lead warm up & kihon in class
-Minimum of two IKO official event participation and be an exemplary Kyokushin student and Dojo member
-At least 15 years of age is required to be eligible for the “Adult” Sho Dan (1st Dan) rank.
Sho Dan (1st Dan) to Ni Dan (2nd Dan)
-Kata: Seienchin, Garyu, Tekki Sono 3, Bassai
-Gyakute, Self-Defense (Goshin Jitsu)
-Excellent conditioning exceeding Brown Belt requirements
-Jiyu Kumite: 1 min x 20 against black/brown belts
-Excellent Budo-ka and superior example for Kohai
-Contribution to the IKO (e.g., teaching the class, etc..)
-Minimum age: 18 years
-Minimum Tenure: 2 years after receiving current rank
-Must consistently participate in and support IKO official events
-Understanding the IKO Official Tournament Rules. (Having the IKO Judge Certification is recommended)
